JDM fans gather around, this is the comparison we’ve been waiting for since the final specs of Mazda’s latest MX-5 were announced.

The new Mazda MX-5 ND may have less power than the Subaru but its significant smaller weight means that the popular roadster is going to be a very tough opponent for the BRZ.

In this episode of MT’s Head2Head, the two opponents are driven both on track and on road to find out which one is not only the fastest but more importantly the most fun-to-drive.

These are after all the most affordable new RWD sports cars in the market. Does the new Mazda MX-5 have the talent needed to overcome the inherent virtues of the Subaru BRZ?

Head to the video linked below and find out.

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